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Welcome to CMU-Q!

Helping First-Year Students Feel at Home

Embrace Diversity, Celebrate Your Story

Discover Our Community

Are you a new student at CMU-Q? Feeling nervous or out of place is normal!

This platform is here to help you adjust, connect, and celebrate your unique identity. Explore how cultures and languages blend at CMU-Q and learn from the real stories of other students like you.

Why This Matters

Starting university can feel overwhelming, especially when you're balancing traditions, languages, and a new environment. We want you to know:

Riley's Story

Riley's Story

(Inside Out)

Riley is an 11-year-old girl who moves to a new city with her family, leaving behind her friends and life in Minnesota. She struggles to adjust to her new environment, feeling homesick and disconnected. Through her emotions—Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust—she learns that it’s okay to feel sad and that expressing her emotions helps her connect with her family and find a sense of belonging in her new home.

Detailed Stories for Those Who Haven’t Watched the Movies
Mike's Story

Mike's Story

(Monsters University)

Mike Wazowski dreams of becoming a top scarer but faces challenges because he isn’t naturally scary. At Monsters University, he works hard to fit in and prove himself despite feeling out of place. Through teamwork and determination, Mike learns that his strengths, like intelligence and creativity, are just as important as being scary. He finds belonging by embracing who he is and teaming up with others who complement his skills.

Detailed Stories for Those Who Haven’t Watched the Movies

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